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1Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
Evidence-Based Dentistry
|June 30, 2009
Summary
The Vector ultrasonic scaler (VUS) offers periodontal healing comparable to traditional methods in moderate pockets. It serves as a gentle alternative for supportive periodontal therapy, though it may require more operator time.
Area of Science:
- Periodontology
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- A systematic review was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of the Vector ultrasonic scaler (VUS) in periodontal therapy.
- Studies were identified through comprehensive searches of Medline and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials.
Discussion:
- The VUS demonstrated clinical and microbiological periodontal healing results comparable to scaling and root planing and conventional ultrasonic systems.
- This comparison was specifically noted in the context of moderately deep periodontal pockets.
Key Insights:
- The Vector ultrasonic scaler (VUS) provides comparable periodontal healing outcomes to established treatments.
- It is a viable option for supportive periodontal therapy, particularly in moderately deep pockets.
Outlook:
- The VUS can be considered a gentle root debridement device for supportive periodontal therapy.
- Operators should account for potentially increased instrumentation time when utilizing the VUS.
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